Emiel Faignaert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emiel Faignaert

Belgian bicycle racer

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1919

Place of Birth: Sint-Martens-Lierde, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 10-May-1980

Profession: sport cyclist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Emiel Faignaert (March 10, 1919 in Sint-Martens-Lierde – May 10, 1980 in Ghent) was a Belgian cyclist. He was professional from 1940 to 1950.
In 1943, Faignaert won Antwerp-Ghent-Antwerp.
His biggest success was in 1947 when he won the Tour of Flanders.
Overall, he won 27 races. In Faignaert's home town, a monument of him was erected in 2007.